I. noun
1.
Synonyms: guard 2, lookout, picket, sentinel, sentry, watch, watchman
2.
Synonyms: defense 1, aegis, armament, armor, guard, protection, safeguard, security, shield
3.
Synonyms: custody , care, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping, trust
II. verb
1.
to cause to miss an objective by or as if by turning aside
warded the stroke of his enemy's sword with his shield
Synonyms: deflect, fend, parry
Related Word: block, check, halt, stay, stymie; avert, divert, turn
Idioms: keep at arm's length, turn aside
2.
Synonyms: prevent 2, avert, deter, forestall, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off
Related Word: balk, foil, frustrate, thwart; check, interrupt
Antonyms: conduce (to)